Last First Date Radio

What are the three key fears that sabotage relationships? That was the topic of discussion with Dr. Maria-Elena Lukeides. She is a Sydney-based Clinical Psychologist, meditation teacher, and pioneer in psychedelic-assisted therapy in Australia. With nearly 30 years in mental health, she integrates clinical psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and psychedelic therapy to explore trauma, healing, and human connection, drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience.

In this episode, we covered:

• The three key fears that hold us back in life and love
• What happens in relationships when people are unaware of the fears they carry
• How to begin to overcome our fears and have better relationships with ourselves and others

Connect With Dr. Maria-Elena

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-elena-lukeides-270379a5/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessfountain/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellnessfountain/ 
• Website: https://www.drmariaelenalukeides.com.au/

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Do you know your 5 non-negotiables in a partner? If you want a partnership that lasts, you have to look deeper than chemistry. This is where your must-haves come in; what you need in order to feel emotionally safe, respected, and fulfilled. Here are the top five must-haves to help you move out of confusion and into clarity.

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Have you ever felt like trading your so-called perfect life for a more authentic one? That’s exactly what Jane Garnett did. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 20 years in practice and the author of the memoir, This Time with Feeling (May 2026). Her work focuses on helping people get unstuck, particularly during life transitions where things look “right” on the outside but don’t feel aligned internally.

In this episode:

• That moment when you realize you need to let go of the "perfect life" to have an authentic life
• Why so many people feel stuck, even when they’ve done everything “right”
• How to tell the difference between a phase of discomfort and a life that truly needs to change
• Our “inherited scripts” and how they shape the lives and relationships we end up in

Connect with Jane

• Website: https://jane-garnett.com
• Book landing page: https://thistimewithfeeling.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebananajane/
• YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@thebananajane

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People-pleasing often looks like kindness on the surface. You’re agreeable, generous, and easy to be with. You’re “cool” and don’t complain much. But underneath, there’s often a fear: “If I disappoint someone, I might lose them.”

Whether you’re a people-pleaser or you’re dating one, here are five ways people-pleasing may be sabotaging your love life.

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How is the alpha male mindset sabotaging dating and relationships? Listen to Dave Rossi, a recovering alpha male who remarried after changing from alpha male to a sovereign vulnerable man.

In this episode:

• Why the alpha male mindset is sabotaging dating and relationships
• How to date with more discernment
• The importance of defining your values and boundaries when dating
• Why difficult conversations are crucial to intimate relationships

Connect with Dave

• FB: https://www.facebook.com/daverossiglobal/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSsEcaN1g8FmnoNbMMLlww
• IG and TikTok: @daverossiglobal
• Website: DaveRossiGlobal.com

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How do you know when your relationship is over? It’s often challenging to decide when to walk away for good. Here are 5 signs to help you figure out if you should stay or go.

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►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching 

►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear 

►FREE download: “The Green Light Guide to Dating After 50” https://lastfirstdate.com/green-light-guide/ 

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Do you want to overcome limerence and finally have a healthy relationship? My podcast guest, Amanda McCracken, wrote the book on how to stop infatuation to find authentic love. She’s a journalist passionate about experiences that highlight the intersection of wellness, travel, and relationships. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Vogue, and many others. She is considered a “limerence expert” and intimacy advocate. Her 2023 TED Talk, “How Longing Keeps Us From Healthy Relationships,” and her podcast, The Longing Lab, highlight how longing can become self sabotaging and shares how to change our patterns of longing. McCracken is also a part-time university instructor, massage therapist, triathlon coach, and competitive athlete. 

In this episode:

• The key characteristics of limerence
• Who’s most likely to be affected by limerence?
• How limerence affects your everyday life
• How limerence and love addiction are alike and different
• How having ADHD predisposes one to having limerence
• How the current dating scene/culture affects those that experience limerence 

Connect with Amanda

• Website: https://www.amandajmccracken.com/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaJanaeMcCracken
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/amandajmccracken/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelonginglab

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►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear 

►FREE download: “The Green Light Guide to Dating After 50” https://lastfirstdate.com/green-light-guide/ 

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One of the biggest fears I hear in dating is, “I don’t want to come across as needy.”

So we stay quiet. We downplay what matters, and we tolerate less than we deserve.

Having needs doesn’t make you needy. It makes you human.

Here are five key differences between having needs and being needy, so you can show up with confidence instead of fear.

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►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear 

►FREE download: “The Green Light Guide to Dating After 50” https://lastfirstdate.com/green-light-guide/ 

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Why do so many men think being the “nice guy” is a good thing? Meet the Therapy Brothers,  licensed clinicians and brothers Brannon and Tyler Patrick, redefining mental health and modern masculinity. Through their popular podcast and clinical work, they break down complex psychological barriers into actionable advice on trust, betrayal, addiction, and emotional resilience. They help people build healthy relationships, and master the mindset shifts needed for lasting change.

In this episode:

• How “Mr. Nice Guy” isn’t actually nice
• Why men become the “nice guy”
• How the nice guys can break the pattern of people-pleasing
• The connection between nice guy syndrome and addiction

Connect with the Therapy Brothers

• Website: https://therapybrothers.org/last-first-date-radio
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapy.bros/  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy.brothers/   
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therapy.brothers 

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►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C 

►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching 

►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear 

►FREE download: “The Green Light Guide to Dating After 50” https://lastfirstdate.com/green-light-guide/ 

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In the early stages of dating, it can be confusing when someone pulls away, sends mixed signals, or struggles with emotional closeness. Two patterns that often get mistaken for each other are narcissism and avoidant attachment.

Here are five ways to tell the difference.

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►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C 

►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching 

►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear 

►FREE download: “The Green Light Guide to Dating After 50” https://lastfirstdate.com/green-light-guide/ 

►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ 

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